About the Author... AE Ballakisten

I am a poet and social philosopher from Cape Town, South Africa.  At the age of forty, I retired from business to focus on writing and exploring new ideas for human prosperity.  I am an eternal student; I hold degrees from four universities, including M.I.T. and Harvard, however my best learning happens through my reading and engagement with other people. 

I have published two books of poetry – Heap of Stones and Talking to a Tree – both express my fear and great hope for humanity. 

 

 

Oaky and the Sun is my first children’s book.  I believe that we all have purpose to our lives but are often distracted from knowing this purpose and pursuing it.  This book encourages us all, young and old, to stay true to our purpose.